CO Elk Unit 4

CO 4 Tactical Analysis Terrain & Access CO 4 spans 299,151 acres across nearly 4,700 vertical feet (6,189–10,853 ft), creating distinct elevation zones from lower foothill country to alpine terrain. Public land comprises 48%, a moderate proportion that requires strategic access planning—nearly half the unit is private, limiting freedom to roam broadly. Hunters will need to identify and secure routes to public parcels or leverage public-land connectivity. The elevation spread supports diverse elk habitat, from mid-elevation mixed-conifer forests to high-country parks and ridges. Herd Quality The unit's bull:cow ratio averages 20:100—a below-average composition indicating moderately high harvest pressure or..